7.5 Presentation
Underworld is a solid plot in the traditional Tomb Raider sense, with a story that continues where Legend left off. There are somewhat predictable plot devices here and there.
8.0 Graphics
When you’re not dealing with pop-in, less detailed areas or other visual issues, you’ll see some quite impressive sections that will really awe you with their scale.
8.5 Sound
Solid vocal performances are matched with a great musical score,
7.5 Gameplay
The refinements to gameplay are easy combat sequences regardless of player tailoring and exploratory sequences that are plagued with technical issues.
7.0 Lasting Appeal
Player tailoring will provide additional replay value, as will trying to collect treasures you’ve missed, but you have to deal with all the tech issues all over again.
7.5
Good OVERALL
(out of 10 / not an average)
ps3:7.4
7.5 Presentation
Underworld is a solid plot in the traditional Tomb Raider sense, with a story that continues where Legend left off. There are somewhat predictable plot devices here and there.
8.0 Graphics
When you’re not dealing with pop-in, less detailed areas or other visual issues, you’ll see some quite impressive sections that will really awe you with their scale.
8.5 Sound
Solid vocal performances are matched with a great musical score.
7.5 Gameplay
The refinements to gameplay are easy combat sequences regardless of player tailoring and exploratory sequences that are plagued with technical issues.
7.0 Lasting Appeal
Player tailoring adds replay value as does collecting treasure, but dealing with tech issues, along with a lack of trophies and add-on content is disappointing.
7.4
Decent OVERALL
(out of 10 / not an average)
The only other distinction is the inclusion of achievement points for the 360, which don't translate over into Trophies for the PS3, and the inclusion of upcoming downloadable content for the 360, which the PS3 won't get. While it's a shame that the two console versions won't be equal, the addition of these two features, coupled with the slightly more stable framerate, gives a mild edge to the 360 version of the game.